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  1. … on the stove Cook on the back elements of the stove first. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove and …
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  2. … and 15 months Tamariki need 2 doses of the MMR vaccine - a first dose at 12 months of age and a second dose at 15 …
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  3. … and exploration. Play helps your child's brain During the first years of your child's life, it is play, not scheduled …
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  4. … this mucus.  This cough may get worse during infections, first thing in the morning and during exercise. But, it’s …
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  5. … skin. Glucose moves from blood vessels and capillaries first and then into interstitial fluid. When rising or …
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  6. Key points about being a good role model for your teen be the kind of person you want your teenager to grow up to be act the way you'd like your kids to act – lead by example your example is one of the best ways to raise a child   How your actions can …
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  7. … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth.  Caring For Your Child's Teeth: 1 To 5 Years …
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  8. … the chips during cooking and stop cooking when the first brown lines or spots appear. Let chips cool (they will …
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  9. … such as when talking to a baby sibling.  Identifies first sounds in words; for example, "puku starts with p". Is …
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  10. … breastmilk: express by hand if you can, especially in the first few days discuss other ways of expressing with your …
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  11. … 6 months, but not before 4 months, start to introduce first foods including smooth peanut butter and well-cooked …
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  12. … tamariki who have breath-holding spells will have their first spell before they are 18 months old. Most tamariki grow …
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  13. … into food processor and whizz until smooth and creamy. At first the banana mix will be grainy. Keep whizzing with food …
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  14. … your child when they need it  Your PHO is usually your first contact when your child is sick. Advantages of …
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  15. … injection). If this happens, your child's nurse will first put a numbing (anaesthetic) cream on your child's skin. …
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  16. Key points about hearing problems in children if you have concerns about your child's hearing at any time, take your child for an assessment if your child does have a hearing problem, finding it early is good for their learning and development Signs and …
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  17. … to 2 hours. Your child will usually get into their pyjamas first and sit on a chair or lie on the bed. A member of the …
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  18. … pēpi. More than half of pēpi show symptoms within the first week of life. It is the most frequent cause of stridor …
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  19. … and rangatahi (young people) aged 13 to 25 years in their first year of close-living situations. They can get their …
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